According to PML-N sources Sharif would expand his cabinet after the Islamic holy month of Ramzan.

In the first phase, only Sharif's close aides would be sworn in as ministers to look after key portfolios that would enable the government to tackle pressing issues like the energy crisis and the economic meltdown.

PML-N leader Khwaja Asif, expected to be made Power and Water Minster, told a TV talk show last night that the party had drawn up plans to address the energy crisis."We have decided to form a Cabinet Committee on Energy to be headed by the Prime Minister," he said.

Asif said Ishaq Dar would be the Finance Minister and a member of the committee.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is expected to get the petroleum and natural resources portfolio.